Two planes nearly collide at IAH

[AmericanFlyer]

Two planes nearly collide at IAH - Houston Chronicle

Why didn't TCAS sound an alert?

[david1300]

Originally Posted by Al Murdoch

Jumbo Jet is a phrase applied to wide bodies. Or used to be.

It still is, although less so these days. It's true that the 747 was the first plane to have 'jumbo jet' status, but it's a term used at various times for all widebodies.

[eastern wiseguy]

Federal Aviation Administration rules say that aircraft must remain separated a half-mile vertically and 3 miles horizontally

Really?...

[HEATHROW DIRECTOR]

Bit generous eh? And you don't need vertical AND horizontal separation.

[Bamilbis]

That's weird. The press screwed up facts and made a story more sensational than it is?? I'm sure heads will roll!